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Center for Productive Longevity Seeking Best Stories on Entrepreneurship and Inspired Living From People 55+
The Center for Productive Longevity (CPL), which serves as the bridge between people 55 and older and opportunities that enable them to continue in productive activities, is organizing a nationwide competition to select the best entrepreneur success story and inspiring … Continue reading
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New bioimaging centre to drive healthy ageing research
A new research facility located at Monash University will drive world-first research into the early detection of cardiac disease using ultra-sensitive biomedical imaging equipment supplied by Siemens. Supported by a $7 million grant from the Victorian Government, the Monash Biomedical … Continue reading
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Ageing brains can be rewired
Undergoing highly sensory experiences throughout lifetime can benefit an ageing brain by aiding the rewiring process. While it has long been thought that the brain’s wiring is fixed by adolescence, astudy by researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute and Columbia … Continue reading
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NASA’s ‘space drink’ can make you look young
A “space drink” developed by NASA to protect astronauts from radiation can also reduce wrinkles and reverse the telltale signs of ageing in just four months, say researchers, following a human trial. A team at Utah University has found in … Continue reading
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What Role Do Drugs Play in Determining Longevity?
If you’re a typical American, chances are about 50-50 that you take at least one prescription drug—and if you’re upwards of 60, the odds are nearly 2 in 5 that you take five drugs or more. Some may be lifesaving, … Continue reading
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Gene therapy `extends mice lifespan by up to 24 pc
London: In a pioneering experiment, Spanish scientists claim to have extended the lifespan of ageing mice by up to 24 per cent, using a single gene therapy treatment. If this research pays off, then things are looking up for ageing … Continue reading
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RevGenetics Wrapping Up New Study Confirming Effectiveness of TA-65 Active Ingredient
MIAMI, May 7, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — via PRWEB – RevGenetics, the world’s leading online source for TA-65 can’t wait to highlight exciting new research, proving their anti-aging supplement has a clear benefit in human cells. Conducted by Dr. … Continue reading
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The woman who has forgotten her own name
By GERRY LOUGHRAN Posted Saturday, May 5 2012 at 19:52 John Vaughan asked his wife Nancy what her name was. She said, “Bread”. He asked about her surname. She said “Hair”. Nancy is 90 and says emphatically she has no memory problems. … Continue reading
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Ageing genes discovered
Researchers at King’s College London, in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, have identified a group of ‘ageing’ genes that are switched on and off by natural mechanisms called epigenetic factors, influencing the rate of healthy ageing and potential … Continue reading
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Breakthrough announced in ageing genes study
Four “Father Time” genes that help determine how fast we age have been uncovered by scientists. The ageing genes are switched on or off by environmental and lifestyle factors such as diet, and may be programmed from an early age. … Continue reading
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